Gustavus Adolphus College

At Gustavus, we believe that our mission of preparing students for lives of leadership and service can only be fully realized by creating a campus culture of inclusion where everyone in our community can thrive. Our long-standing commitment to diversity at Gustavus is not just about understanding differences; it is also about embracing and celebrating our uniqueness.

Being a DIII athlete means being well-rounded. Our student-athletes have access to many resources in order for them to achieve the highest level of success in the classroom and in their sport. From supportive faculty advisors to engaged career center professionals, Gusties have all of the tools they need to realize their passions. 

Gustavus provides equitable and competitive intercollegiate athletic experiences and club, intramural, and recreational opportunities in an environment that supports the academic excellence, well-being, and holistic education of all student-athletes. Our student-athletes carry the values of integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, and leadership.

In 1920, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference was formed and Gustavus was one of eight charter members. Since then, the Gustavus athletics department has grown from six men’s-only varsity squads to 23 male and female varsity teams. Golden Gustie teams have captured 376 MIAC titles, highlighted by unprecedented success in such sports as men’s tennis—which has won 361 consecutive conference matches; and women’s hockey—having won 19 league titles since the sport was adopted in 1999.